Question 1

What exactly is Deadnet?

Accepted Answer

Deadnet is an offline AI survival assistant delivered on a 128GB USB drive. It contains a local language model (Llama 3 8B), a curated knowledge base of 19 military and government survival manuals indexed into 6,300+ searchable chunks, and a complete offline copy of English Wikipedia. You plug it into any computer, double-click to launch, and ask questions through a browser-based chat interface. No internet connection required.

Question 2

What kind of questions can I ask?

Accepted Answer

Anything covered by the 15 knowledge categories: medical first aid, water purification, food preservation, foraging, shelter building, power generation, security, navigation, hygiene, barter/economics, mental health, community organization, legal rights, communications, and regional hazards. Deadnet excels at step-by-step procedures, technical specifications, and practical how-to guidance drawn from military and government field manuals.

Question 3

What computers does it work on?

Accepted Answer

Windows 10 or later, macOS 11 or later, and Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+). Your computer needs at least 8GB of RAM and a USB 3.0 port. No software installation is required — just plug in and double-click the launcher.

Question 4

How fast are the responses?

Accepted Answer

The first query after launch takes 30-60 seconds while the AI model loads into memory. After that, responses begin streaming within 2-5 seconds. The model runs entirely on your CPU, so response speed depends on your computer's processor.

Question 5

Can I add my own documents?

Accepted Answer

Not in V1. The knowledge base is pre-built and optimized at manufacturing time. The drive has approximately 96GB of free space that you can use to store your own files, but they won't be indexed by the AI. Custom document indexing is planned for a future version.

Question 6

How do I know the AI isn't making things up?

Accepted Answer

Deadnet uses a technique called Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). The AI can only answer from its curated knowledge base — 19 verified documents from the US Army, FEMA, Red Cross, WHO, and other authoritative sources. Every response includes source citations with document name and page number. If the knowledge base doesn't contain relevant information for your question, Deadnet says so explicitly rather than guessing.

Question 7

What happens if the USB drive gets damaged?

Accepted Answer

Contact support@deadnet.com. If your drive is defective or damaged in shipping, we'll replace it at no cost. The USB drive uses standard flash memory — treat it like any USB drive (don't drop it in water, don't bend it, eject properly before removing).

Question 8

Does it work without a battery? What if the power is out?

Accepted Answer

Deadnet requires a computer to run. If you have a laptop with battery power, you can use Deadnet without wall power. For extended off-grid use, pair it with a portable solar charger or battery pack for your laptop.

Question 9

Will an EMP destroy the USB drive?

Accepted Answer

USB flash drives have no active electronics when unplugged — they're passive flash memory chips and a connector. They're significantly more resilient to EMP than devices with active circuits. The larger concern is whether you'll have a working computer to plug it into. Any computer that survives an EMP event can run Deadnet.

Question 10

Does Deadnet collect any data?

Accepted Answer

No. Deadnet runs entirely offline with zero network capability. It cannot send data anywhere. Your questions, responses, and usage are not logged, tracked, or transmitted. When you shut down Deadnet, your conversation history is erased from memory.

Question 11

What's the refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Due to the nature of the product (digital content on physical media), we cannot accept returns unless the drive is defective. If your drive arrives damaged or fails to function on a compatible computer, contact support@deadnet.com and we'll replace it at no cost.

Question 12

How long does shipping take?

Accepted Answer

Orders are assembled and shipped within 2-3 business days. Standard US shipping is 5-7 business days. Each drive is individually tested with our quality assurance battery before shipping.

Question 13

Do you ship internationally?

Accepted Answer

Not currently. Deadnet ships within the United States only. International shipping is being evaluated for a future phase.

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